A Hindu priest was slaughtered by unidentified miscreants at Mohishadanga area of Jhenidah Sadar Upazila early Tuesday.

The victim was identified as--Anando Gopal Ganguly, 70.

Superintendent of Police Gopinath Kanjilal said, Anando Gopal came under attacked by three armed assailants, riding on motorcycle, when he was riding his bicycle at Mohishavagar area to perform puja around 9:30am.

They later slit Ananta's throat.

On information, police rushed to the spot and recovered the bodies.

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